The Agnel Technical Education Complex is an effort of Agnel Ashram Fathers to contribute to the industrial development of Goa by providing sound, moral and technical education to the youth of this State. The Agnel Industrial Training Institute offers courses in Fitter, Electrician, Mechanic (Diesel) and Carpenter. It is affiliated to The National Council for Vocational Training, Ministry of Labour, New Delhi. The object of starting technical training courses in Verna is to provide competent staff for expanding indigenous industry. Although the training has a strong practical bias, the theoretical aspects are not lost sight of. Besides, the training is production oriented and the students are made conscious of the value of time and its impact on cost of production. Quality of work turned out by the trainee is given special attention. The concept of dignity of labour is highlighted during the training session. In order to make a trainee quality and quantity conscious and also to make him readily accepted by industries, every trainee is required to participate in production work as a part of its training. The Institute offers the following trades leading to The National Trade Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training, Ministry of Labour, Government of India.